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Council on Foreign Relations · 1 day ago

Program Associate, Local Journalists Initiative

New York, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$58K/yr - $61K/yr

1+ years exp

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing America's understanding of the world and contributing ideas to U.S. foreign policy. The Program Associate will support the Local Journalists Initiative, focusing on enhancing relationships with local journalists and assisting with various programmatic offerings and events.

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Responsibilities

Support the CFR Local Journalists Initiative virtual and in-person programmatic offerings and events, which include a webinar series, media briefings, an annual workshop, and CFR representation at external conferences and professional gatherings across the country

Tasks include administrative support for scheduling events, initiating and editing draft correspondence including event invitations and thank you notes, preparing meeting materials, and contributing to reports for initiative activities

Growing the initiative’s constituency by researching and compiling new contacts to the master list

Supporting CFR communications and content dissemination efforts by updating webpages, preparing email campaign templates—including newsletters and surveys—and placing advertisements

Collecting qualitative and quantitative data across program offerings for reporting purposes and strategic decision-making

Maintaining CFR databases with accurate contact and participation information for journalists, scheduling meetings, taking and circulating meeting notes, and compiling follow-up tasks and action items

Collaborating on a bi-monthly newsletter for journalists featuring a curated selection of CFR content

Researching annual conferences and networking opportunities that align with initiative goals

Coordinating across departments and with external partner organizations to align schedules, assist with event execution, and share information relevant to multiple crosscutting projects

Providing general project support to the department, including attending and working at events held outside of business hours

Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required

Qualification

Event managementMicrosoft OfficeResearch skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam playerAttention to detailTime managementWriting skillsFlexibility

Required

Bachelor's degree in political science, journalism, international relations, or a related field

One year of experience working in outreach, partnerships, international relations, academia, government, or community engagement

Ability to multitask and manage multiple ongoing projects simultaneously; superior organizational and time management skills, as well as attention to detail

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively with multiple audiences; strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills

Ability to meet demanding deadlines with a positive attitude

Professional conduct in all interactions with CFR members, invited dignitaries, and the general public. Judicious use of confidentiality and discretion when necessary

Team player with capacity to take initiative, demonstrate flexibility, and work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Availability to work flexible hours and overtime, as necessary

Capacity for domestic travel a few times each year

Ability to assist with packing, shipping, and set up of publications and meeting materials for internal and external workshops, conferences, and events